From Best Film to Rising Star: Key Moments from BAFTA 2026 Ceremony
The highest honor in British cinema, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), saw its biggest winner this year crowned as the dark comedy “One Battle After Another.” The Leonardo DiCaprio–starring film dominated the BAFTAs with six awards.
‘Coordinator’ Hacked and Injured in Mohammadpur; Police Cite Dispute Over Possession
A young man was seriously injured after being hacked in Mohammadpur in the capital. Friends of the injured said he is the area “coordinator” of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
Four Killed in Clash Between Two Groups in Narail
Four people, including a father and son, were killed in a clash between two groups over dominance in Narail Sadar.
BNP Office Empty After Forming Government!
After nearly two decades, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formed the government with a majority in parliament. But an unfamiliar scene is now visible at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan.
Pressure on Bank Manager to Release Tk 100 Crore in Controversial 5G Project
The project titled “Development of BTCL’s Optical Fiber Transmission Network for 5G Compatibility,” undertaken during the Awami League government to enhance BTCL’s capacity, has now become controversial over allegations of corruption and irregularities.
Like Leaving the Door Open and Losing Control of the House
Just three days before the 13th national election, the interim government hastily signed a trade agreement with the United States. Although Bangladesh initially described the agreement as “confidential and not publishable,” the US government published the final copy on its own website the day after it was signed.
Liberation War Is Not the Same as Other Movements: Hafiz Uddin
Liberation War Affairs Minister Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that the Liberation War is the fundamental basis of Bangladesh’s birth. According to him, it would not be appropriate to equate other movements and struggles with the Liberation War.
Journalist Salim Samad Passes Away
Investigative journalist Salim Samad has died after battling cancer for a long time; he was 74 years old.
Common People Crushed Under Rising Essential Commodity Prices During Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, prices of daily essentials have surged in various kitchen markets across the capital and the country. From iftar items to fruits, fish and meat—prices have increased in almost every category. This has put low- and middle-income people under pressure. A visit to the markets shows that by the second day of fasting, prices of iftar and kitchen essentials are already soaring.
Debapriya Bhattacharya Criticizes Bangladesh’s Request to Defer LDC Graduation
Debapriya Bhattacharya has commented that the BNP government has effectively pressed the “crisis button” following Bangladesh’s recent request to postpone its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by three years. He said the United Nations will not make a final decision immediately, as the process is time-consuming.